The best time and places to spot crocodiles in Goa

Franky Gracias

CROCODILE HAVEN

A boat ride along the two major rivers of Goa, the Mandovi and Zuari, offers a great opportunity to spot crocodiles. Here are some of the locations where you will see these majestic creatures.

Goa wildlife | Mandovi River | Zuari River | Crocodile spotting | Photo: Pixabay

BEST VIEWING

The best period for sighting crocodiles in Goa is between November and March. This is the dry season when the water levels in the rivers are low, making the crocodiles visible.

Crocodile season | Goa tourism | Wildlife watching | Explore Goa | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

CUMBHARJUA CANAL

The Cumbharjua canal is one of the most renowned spots in Goa for crocodile sightings, offering a unique opportunity to witness these remarkable reptiles in their natural habitat.

Goa wildlife | Cumbharjua canal | Goa travel | Natural habitat | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

CHORAO

The mangroves around the Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, a stone's throw from Panjim, is also an ideal spot to see crocodiles.

Goa wildlife | Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary | Chorao Island | Goa travel | Photo: Rohan Fernades

SELAULIM

Crocodiles can also be found in Selaulim in Sanguem taluka, South Goa, particularly around the Selaulim Dam site.

Goa wildlife| Selaulim Dam | Water bodies | Goa rivers | Best spot | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

PRISTINE HABITAT

Goa’s khazans and estuaries are unique ecosystems that provide an ideal habitat for crocodiles.

Goa wildlife | Khazan lands | Estuaries | Brackish waters | Nature | Photo: Arti Das

SAVE THEIR HOMES

Preserving Goa's khazans and estuaries is critical to maintaining the balance between crocodiles and local communities.

Goa wildlife | Save the crocodiles | Local communities | Khazans | Photo: Pixabay

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